Pan American Congress backs Interoceanic Canal plan
The Pan American conference in Mexico City adopted resolutions praising U S canal ambitions and the St Louis Exposition. It endorsed interoceanic canal construction, urged peaceful aims, and welcomed two European jurists to codify American international law while rejecting New Orleans as the international bureau seat.
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Mexico City
Mexico
United States
Volney W. Foster
Peru
Foreign Relations Department of
Committee of Jurists
New Orleans
International Bureau of American Republics
Bureau In
Thureau
Rail stations at La Boca guarded after Liberal attack
Panama, Colombia, Jan. 2. Railroad stations to La Boca now guarded by four men with entrenchments. Survivors of the Lautaro, sunk by the Liberals in the naval engagement last Monday, sail to Snorrow for Valparaiso aboard the Chilean steamer Loa.
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Panama
Colombia
la Boca
Lautaro
Snorrow
Valparaiso
Liberal party seeks U S control of Panama Canal
New York January 2 Gen Modesto Garters second in command of the Colombian insurgent forces says the Liberal party in Colombia desires United States ownership and management of the Panama Canal. They vow a new constitution granting land for the canal in perpetuity and better terms on payments to Colombia. He says Liberal armies totaling over 2,000 volunteers hold strategic positions and expect arms shipments to force capitulation or constitutional changes.
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New York
Modesto Garters
Liberal Party
Colombia
United States
Panama Canal
Lautaro Loss Sought in Claims Suit by Chilean Steamship
Santiago de Chile January 2 Compania Sud Americana de Vapores of Valparaiso will demand £40,000 for the loss of their steamer Lautaro. The Lautaro was seized by the late Colombian general Carlos Alban and sunk by Colombian Liberals during last Monday’s naval engagement in Panama harbor.
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Santiago DE Chile
Compania Sud Americana de Vapores
Valparaiso
Carlos Alban
Panama
Mexican War Minister Arrives for Pan American Peace Talks
General Reyes, war minister of Mexico and governor of Nuevo Leon, arrived in Monterey from Mexico City with Attorney Rodolfo Reyes and 25 cavalry. He spoke on Pan American Congress arbitration, praising Roosevelt and the Monroe Doctrine, and signaling Mexico's support for arbitration to avert war’s disaster to commerce and trade.
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Minister Reyes
Pan-American Congress
Monterey
Mexico
United States
Heyes
Roosevelt
Diaz
Gift of $10,000 to a Hospital in Cleveland
Samuel Mather, longtime Lakeside Hospital benefactor, has arranged another substantial donation. He is near finalizing terms for a gift near ten thousand dollars to support hospital needs.
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Cleveland
Samuel Mather
Lakesile Hospital
Grape-Nuts cited as remedy for indigestion
A San Pedro California reader reports long lasting indigestion and irregular bowels improving after switching to Grape-Nuts. She credits regular use with rapid health gains and notes the product is so good she craves it constantly.
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San Pedro
Cal
Postum Co
Creek
Mich
Gift to hospital board becomes absolute donation
The gift has been offered to the hospital board under specified conditions, which will be easily met. Formalities for these conditions are being arranged, and the donation will soon become an absolute gift.
Smithsonian board meeting tightens push for funding
The Smithsonian Institution's board of regents, meeting in Washington on January 22, heard Langley report increased research aid in the United States and Europe, noted an new children's room, decried building crowding, and formed a committee led by Senators Platt Cul lom and Cockrell and Representatives Hitt Adams and Dinsmore to press Congress for greater appropriations. The astrophysical observatorys choleneter and galvanometer improvements promise heat sensitivity better than one hundredth of a millionth of a degree. The board rejected New Mexicos offer to turn the Governor's palace in Santa Fe into a public museum.
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Washington
Board of Regents
Smithsonian Institution
Langley
Europe
Platt
Cullom
Cockrell
Hitt
Adams
Dinsmore
Congress
Astrophysical Observatory
New Mexico
Santa Fe
Germany US Ties Highlight Reichstag Debate
In Berlin on January 22, Chancellor von Buelow and Dr. Barth of the Free-minded party spoke on Germany United States relations during Reichstag estimates. They praised cordial ties, noted tariff policy limits, and welcomed Prince Henry of Prussia’s upcoming voyage to America, amid cheering from the chamber.
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Berlin
Count von Buelow
Germany
United States
Prince Henry
Prussia
Dr. Barth
Freisinnige Party
Union
Reichstag
America
German 3 percent loan over subscribed worldwide
Berlin reports show New York bankers subscribed to the 300 million mark loan more heavily than any other country. The empire 116 million and Prussia 185 million were subscribed beyond all expectations, with France Belgium and Switzerland also strong. In New York subscriptions total about 22.1 million dollars and may be scaled back on allotment.
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Berlin
New York
Empire
Prussia
London
France
Belgium
Switzerland
Nonunionists Snowballed in Boston Strikes Wave
Rainy conditions did not stop clashes as striking Teamsters and sympathizers attacked nonunion drivers and Brine Transportation Company teams. Police guarded routes on the water front and Congress Street bridge as crowds hurled snowballs and mud.
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Boston
South Bastor
Brine Transportation Company
State Board of Arbitration
Scott
Indian Street
Whitty
Brine Company
India Street
Congress Street Bridge
Paoli Doctor Drowns Crossing Flooded Creek
Dr. Francis Clemens Jr. of Paoli near West Chester drowned after his carriage overturned while crossing Ridley creek in a swollen stream. His brother, who was with him, was rescued by a farmer after the mishap following a visit to a patient.
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Westchester
Francis Clemens, Jr
Paoli
Here
Ridley Creek
Clemens
Hazleton Mines Shut Again After Heavy Rain Floods
Eight Hazleton district collieries, recently back in operation after December mood, closed today due to high water in the workings from last night's heavy rain.
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Hazleton
Allison and Dolliver Call for Correcting Defective Laws
In Des Moines the legislature ratified the United States senators for Allison and Dolliver for six and five year terms respectively. Dolliver urged revising 19th century tariffs to fit modern industry. In Annapolis the Maryland Senate ordered removal of Maclay's navy history from the state library and urged a congressional tribute to Rear Admiral Schley for Santiago action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
United States
Allison and
Dolliver
John H. Gear
Iowa
Congress of the
Congress
Annapolis
Senate
Maryland
Maclay
United States Navy
Schley
Santiago
McCreary Confirmed Senator After Joint Session
In Frankfort Kentucky the two houses met in joint session at noon to finalize James B McCreary's election to the Senate to succeed W J Deboe The legality doubt over ballot timing was resolved by recent proceedings and later a certificate of McCreary election was signed by Governor Beckham
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Frankfort
James B. McCreary
W. J. Deboe
McCreary
Beckham
Kentucky Senate approves viva voce voting amendment bill
The Kentucky Senate passed Senator Farris's bill by 23 to 9 to submit to voters a constitutional amendment returning to the old viva voce system. The roll call split party lines with Democrats in favor and Republicans opposed.
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Frankfort
Senate
Farris
Telegraphic Brevities Summary of assorted crime and business notes
Clem Buchter received a life sentence for murdering his daughter Irene in Louisville last August. President Day of the McKinley Memorial fund got a $100 donation from actor Joseph Jefferson. A fight near Keytesville Missouri left Wiley Ellis dead and James Nichols wounded. William Allen White seeks rest in Colorado Springs after illness. An audit shows a $16,000 shortage in the late H. C. Tatum’s books. The National Lumber Exporters’ Association met in Cincinnati. John S. Farr, West Virginia political figure, sentenced to two years for manslaughter. A footpad identified as Jack Wade linked to crimes in Stockton and other cities. New York Credit Men’s Association met, discussing expansion of commerce. East Coast Milling Co. merged with other mills to form a large capacity group. A Milwaukee jury acquitted Charles H. Rowan after a retrial in a bribery case. Eleven convicts recaptured on McNet Island following an escape. Rev L W Barr travels to South Africa for a colonization plan backed by Britain. Pressed Steel Car Company reports assets of $428.5% and profits of $1,927.94 with dividends paid. A riot aboard the Pacific Steam Navigation Co steamer Columbia at Panama. A note ends abruptly regarding a reinstatement decision.
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Clem Buchter
Irene
Louisville
Jefferson
President Day
McKinley National Memorial Association
Joseph Jefferson
Kansas
William Allen White
Colorado Springs
H. C. Tatum
Western Commercial Travelers’ Association
St. Louis
National Lumber Exporters’ Association
Cincinnati
United States
John 8. Farr
West Virginia
Huntington
State
Owen Ross
Taylor
San Francisco
Robinson
Jack Wade
Stockton
Cal
New York Credit Men's Association
Charles A. Gardiner
Flour Mills
East Coast Milling Company
Trenton
N. J
Eastern Milling and Export Company
Atlantic Flour Mills Company
James Morarlety
Mike Williams
Bruce Kenwright
J. P. Stewart
South Africa
L W. Barr
Episcopal
New Whatcom
Pressed Steel Car Company
Jersey City
Rlot
Argyll
Pacific Steam Navigation Company
Columbia
Panama
Valparaiso
Hughes
Frank E. Dellenbaugh
Judge Dellenbaugh Disbarment Appeals Move to Circuit Court
The circuit court committee denied reinstatement of Judge Dellenbaugh, who has remained a Common Pleas judge during his disbarment and has now resigned. The case proceeds to the Circuit Court amid questions about his ethics and ongoing service. Meanwhile, John Dickinson sues the Chicago Board of Trade for 3000 dollars after expulsion, seeking reinstatement via mandamus.
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Cuyahoga County
Ohio
Chicago Board of Trade
John Dickinson
Supreme Court of
Ilinois
Chicago
Elkins-Widener may buy Cleveland traction lines
Representatives of the Elkins-Widener syndicate have examined the Everett-Moore traction interests in Cleveland with a view to purchasing the extensive railroad properties. A lump sale of the Federal Telephone system or the entire traction system is likely, with Detroit option talks contingent on a lump sale. The Bell Telephone Company watches while aiming to remain independent.
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Cleveland, O
Elkins-Widener Syndicate
Everett-Moore Syndicate
Federal Telephone System
Cleveland Electric Railway Company
Everett-Moore Traction
Newcomb
W. Morse
New York
Eastern Bond Houses
United States
Everett-Moore
Detroit
Bell Telephone Company
Trial of A. T. Patrick Opens in New York Case
Jan 2 reports show jury selection completed for Albert T. Patrick trial on murder charges in the death of William M. Rice. Assistant District Attorney Osborne began his opening, detailing Rice’s death and related events, asserting guilt without relying on valet Jones’s confession. In St. Louis, John T. Milliken, Patrick’s brother in law, denied bribery offers to settle the will, saying he would pay for Patrick's defense and believed in his innocence.
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New York
Albert T. Patrick
William M. Rice
Texas
Osborne
William Marsh Rice
Valet Jones
ST. Louis
John T. Milliken
Patrick
Mr. Patrick
Porto Rican Mardi Gras to Outshine Last Year
A Porto Rican and American committee plans the Mardi Gras carnival starting February 22 lasting ten days. Citizens expect record crowds and unprecedented festivities as confetti flies and colored strips decorate streets and balconies during a prosperous year for San Juan commerce.
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San Juan
P. R
Conference May Split Over Sugar Bounties at Brussels
Brussels reports say the international sugar conference will likely end in disagreement as France and Great Britain push to suppress German and Austrian bounties and the Kartels. Britain and France may push countervailing duties if bounties and Kartels persist, while Germany and Austria resist.
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London
Associated Press
Brussels
France
Great Britain
Kartels
M. Ives Guyot
le Siecle
Michael Hicks-Beach
Germany
Austria
Havemayer
Department
West Indian Sugar Committee
American Treasury
Daily News
Boutwell Addresses Labor Meeting on Imperialism
Boston January 22 ex Governor George S Boutwell former secretary of the treasury spoke to a mass meeting of labor men on The Enslavement of American Labor. He argued against imperial expansion linking war to market control and warned of cheaper foreign labor driving down wages and increased taxation and forced service. The audience thanked him.
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Boston
George S. Boutwell
The
Treasury
League
Boutwell
America
Mr. Boutwell
Designs Of Russia Concluded On Financial Scandals
The article reports on a German firm Cassel grain drying company tied to Russia details. It faced sharp financial criticism for opaque balance sheets and high dividend promises from 2 to 50 percent through machinery profits. It sought funds in England, once peaking at 345, then dropping to 20.
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Cassel
England
First anniversary services mark Queen Victoria death
In memory of Victoria London Jan 22 marked by commemorations across the United Kingdom and colonies. At Windsor King Edward and Queen Alexandra attended a Frogmore mausoleum service with royal family, Lord Salisbury, Lord Rosebery, and the German ambassador, who placed a wreath from Emperor William on Victoria's tomb. About 2,000 ticket holders viewed the recumbent statue beside Prince Consort. Accession services followed at many churches as military salutes fired from artillery and warships, with the court abandoning mourning for bright colors.
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London
Queen Victoria
United Kingdom
Windsor
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Lord Salisbury
Lord Rosebery
Great Britain
Prince von Wolff von Metterlich
Frogmore
William
Prince Consort
Memorial Service for Queen Victoria Held at Berlin Church
A memorial service on the first anniversary of Queen Victoria's death was conducted at the English Church in Berlin. Attendees included the Emperor and Empress, Prince and Princess Henry of Prussia, the British ambassador Sir Francis Lascell es, the United States ambassador Andrew White, and Secretary Janeckson of the U S embassy, among other officials.
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Berlin
Queen Victoria
Prince
Princess Henry of
Prussia
Francis C. Lascelles
United States
Andrew White
Janeckson
Tumult at Gore confirmation in Westminster church house
London dispatch reports a large tumult at the confirmation of Rt. Rev. Charles A. Gore as bishop of Worcester in Westminster. Protesters led by John Kensit derided the ceremony as political, demanding protest continuation. Vicar general threatened to eject demonstrators as orders were carried out.
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London
Charles A. Gore
Worcester
Churchhouse
Westminster
John Kensit
Lux Mundi
Kensit
Bishop Gore
Illness of Marquis of Dufferin and Ava Reaches Critical Stage
London news reports the illness of the Marquis of Dufferin and Ava, former viceroy of India and governor general of Canada, has reached a critical stage as of January 22.
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London
Giant Match Trust seeks European union in matchmaking industry
Negotiations are under way to form a European union in matchmaking led by Bryant and May and the Diamond Match Company. Other items note a German lieutenant shot by robbers near Tien-Tsin while patrolling, Prof Virchow’s worsening condition after a Berlin streetcar accident, a French parliamentary duel averted, an American engineer Charles Bright charged in London with concealing assets, a Polish mob at the Russian consulate in Limburg, and Hussar dispersal of a Polish demonstration.
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Giant Match Trust
European Union
Bryant
May
Diamond Match Company
von Mutius
Chun-Lian- Cheng
Tien-Tsin
China
Professor Virchow
Rudolf Virchow
Berlin
M. Paul Deschanel
Chamber of Deputies
M. Destournelles de Constant
M. Lasie
Charles Bright
Guild Hall
London
Treasury
Light
Bright
Sandusky
Buenos Ayres
Lumburg
Hussars
Increased Wages and Enduring Streetcar Strikes In Brazil Ind
A mass meeting in Brazil Indiana drew large labor turnout as streetcar strikes continued. Delegates including Ben Tillet and Mother Jones spoke on unity and stubbornness for victory. Debs missed due to a relative’s death while party leaders urged citizens to aid strikers. No change in the strike situation reported. The Indianapolis Journal notes 7 carshop strike settled.
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Indianapolis Journal
Brazil
Ind
Roberts
Eugene Debs
Ben Tillet
England
American Federation of Labor
America
Mother Jones
Chicago
J. C. Mitchell
Vandalia Depot
Compromise Reached in Car and Foundry Strike Work Resumes
Jeffersonville Ind Jan 22 The strike of twenty five body builders at the American Car and Foundry Plant halted six hundred workers. A conference between International Woodworkers President Mulcahy and company officials led to a settlement and resumption of work.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
American Car and Foundry Company
Mulcahay
The
International Woodworkers
Union Traction schedule for Indiana cities and streetcars
Union Traction Co of Indiana outlines station routes from Station Union Block West Maryland Street serving Anderson Muncie Elwood and nearby towns with hourly passenger cars from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. and limited trains to Anderson and Muncie at various departure times. Passenger cars run from Georgia and Meridian streets with first car at 6 a.m. and final car at 10 p.m. Combination passenger and press cars depart Georgia and Meridian at 6 a.m 11 a.m 1 p.m 2 p.m with multiple trips throughout the day.
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Union Traction CO
Indiana
Union Block
Maryland Street
Anderson
Musce
Marion, Liwood, &Exandria
Stellone
Myncle
Muncie
Anders
Elwood
Lea Ae
Eeorgia
Meridian Streets
Georgia
Sa. m
Alec
Settlement ratified in strike at Ohio Falls car works
The Indianapolis Journal reports workers won an increased pay on part of their work while the superintendent may be asked to approve. The firm reserves decision on the strikers replacements. In New Albany John Mellvain, a cabinet maker at Ohio Falls car works, became insane over his job loss after walking out. He assaulted his mother and was jailed to be sent to an asylum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
New Albany
Ind
John Mellvain
Ohio Falls
Strike at B and O Southwestern Shops in Washington
Special to the Indianapolis Journal reports a general strike by over 90 American Federation of Labor members at the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern shops in Washington Indiana. The dispute began with thirty discharges cited as lack of work by the company and as union related by workers. Attempts to settle have failed, crippling service locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Washington
Ind
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
American Federation of Labor
Danish West Indies Sale Treaty To Be Signed In Washington
Copenhagen dispatch reports that all formalities are completed and a treaty with the United States for the sale of the Danish West Indies is definitively decided to be signed in Washington this week. The action follows final negotiations and is set for formal approval.
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Copenhagen
United States
Washington
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